Quordle #1493 is the classic puzzle dated Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Its four answers are SPOOL, INDEX, BLUER, and FELON. If you want to solve it yourself first, use the spoiler-free clues below before opening the answers.
Quordle #1493 date and time-zone note
TechRadar identifies game #1493 as the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 puzzle. Quordle refreshes at midnight in each player’s time zone, so “today” can refer to a different numbered puzzle depending on where you are. TechRadar’s dated guide and Gizbot’s guide agree on the four classic answers.
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Hints for the four classic answers
- The four answers begin with different letters: S, I, B, and F.
- They contain four different standard vowels across the set.
- One answer contains a repeated letter.
- One answer includes a letter from Q, Z, X, or J.
- The answers end in L, X, R, and N.
Definition clues
- A cylindrical device on which film is wound.
- An alphabetical list of names.
- A color between green and violet, as of the sky.
- A person who has committed a felony.
Spoilers: Quordle #1493 answers
Warning: the four classic-mode answers are shown below.
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- SPOOL
- INDEX
- BLUER
- FELON
TechRadar’s Johnny Dee described this puzzle as “the hardest game of Quordle there’s been for a while.” That is his subjective impression, not a measured difficulty rating.
#1 Best Overall
- Strategy Game: Qwirkle is the perfect game to hone player's tactical maneuvers, strategical planning, and forward thinking. This family game features a massive amount of choices, including 3 tiles each of 36 possible color-symbol combinations
- Easy to learn: An engaging game with easy to follow rules, Qwirkle is great for younger players while still challenging them mentally. Simply build lines by matching tiles based on either color or shape, and score points as you go
- Games that teach: Qwirkle is playable from early ages up, allowing young children and older individuals alike to develop and hone their spacial recognition, planning, and problem solving skills. Plan, win, and learn simultaneously
- Family favorite: Qwirkle is a fantastic game for families, as it can involve a wide range of ages, from children to adults. It only takes a few moments to explain, so new players, like extended family or your child's friends, can jump right in
- Award winning: This game has won multiple awards including the Major Fun Award, National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, Parents' Choice Gold Award, and more. Includes 108 wooden Qwirkle tiles, 1 drawstring bag, and 1 rule book
Daily Sequence answers are a separate mode
TechRadar lists the Daily Sequence answers for February 25 separately as TRIPE, TRICE, SKIFF, BRASS. These are not the classic-mode answers above.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Quordle feedback works
Gizbot describes the color feedback this way: green means a letter is in the correct word and position; yellow means the letter belongs in the word but is misplaced; grey means it is not in any of the four answers. These rules are reported by that guide; current official publisher rules were not independently verified.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- 📣 “The Best Board Games” – NEW YORK TIMES / WIRECUTTER
- ⚗️ Brew Potions – Draw ingredients out of your bag and put them into your cauldron. As you expand, you earn better rewards, but watch out: the ingredients all have wild effects and if you push your luck too far, your cauldron explodes!
- ✨ Gorgeous New Production – Redesigned by CMYK, featuring completely updated art, with vibrant colors, and new ingredient styles.
- 🎁 Deluxe Edition – The Deluxe Edition comes with premium bags and bakelite-style plastic ingredient tokens that feel GREAT to draw.
- 🏡 A Family Classic – Learn to play in 10 minutes, takes 45 minutes to play, and is for 2-4 players.
Rank #3
- 📣 “The Best Board Games” – NEW YORK TIMES / WIRECUTTER
- ⚗️ Brew Potions – Draw ingredients out of your bag and put them into your cauldron. As you expand, you earn better rewards, but watch out: the ingredients all have wild effects and if you push your luck too far, your cauldron explodes!
- ✨ A Gorgeous New Production – Redesigned by CMYK, featuring completely updated art, with vibrant colors, and new ingredient styles.
- 🏡 A Family Classic – Learn to play in 10 minutes, takes 45 minutes to play, and is for 2-4 players.
Rank #2
- Strategy Game: Qwirkle is the perfect game to hone player's tactical maneuvers, strategical planning, and forward thinking. This family game features a massive amount of choices, including 3 tiles each of 36 possible color-symbol combinations
- Easy to learn: An engaging game with easy to follow rules, Qwirkle is great for younger players while still challenging them mentally. Simply build lines by matching tiles based on either color or shape, and score points as you go
- Games that teach: Qwirkle is playable from early ages up, allowing young children and older individuals alike to develop and hone their spacial recognition, planning, and problem solving skills. Plan, win, and learn simultaneously
- Family favorite: Qwirkle is a fantastic game for families, as it can involve a wide range of ages, from children to adults. It only takes a few moments to explain, so new players, like extended family or your child's friends, can jump right in
- Updated game setup: This version of the award-winning Qwirkle game includes additional setup pieces to make the gameplay experience even better. Now including trays, you'll be able to effectively hide your pieces and strategize.
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